How to remove hydro dip ?

[Shrek]

I bought a McMillan Hunter edge fill stock second hand. It came hydro dipped and I’d like to remove the dip and piant it. What’s the best way to remove the hydro dip ?

 

[HonkinDonky]

Bug spray. Not joking...

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Depends on the process they used. The best use automotive clear over the top. Some use a flattening agent rather than leaving it shiny.
If that's the case on yours, treat it like a car, sand it, prime and paint.

 

[Shrek]

Bug spray. Not joking...

Any particular type and brand ? I could put the rubber gloves on and give it a go. If if didn’t work I can sill sand it.

 

[TZaun]

Deep Woods Off has taken the finish clean off a shotgun and a rifle for me. Both were from just having it on my cheek and placing it on the stock. I’m hard-pressed to put that stuff back on after seeing that.

 

[HonkinDonky]

Any particular type and brand ? I could put the rubber gloves on and give it a go. If if didn’t work I can sill sand it.

I know Ben's works, since that's the kind of bug spray I use. I've heard others work as well. My Benelli looks like it has leprosy, because of bug spray...lol

 

[RiflePainter]

If its going to be repainted the best and fastest way is to just blast it in a blast cabinet with aluminum oxide. Should remove the dip and the base paint. Sometimes, depending on the quality of dip acetone will take a fair amount off.